Child Health
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Possible benefits from SCID screening
Screening new-born babies for severe combined immunodeficiency could offer advantages from early treatment, according to a new analysis. Read more
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New growth genes uncovered
British researchers say they hope to uncover new treatments for growth disorders after reporting 83 genetic variants linked to human height. Read more
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Genetic study finds new development disorders
More than a thousand families have for the first time been given diagnoses for development disorders following a major UK-based genetic study, it was announced last night. Read more
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UK must tackle widening child poverty gap – paediatricians
Nearly 20% of children in the UK live in poverty and face life-time risks linked to unhealthy lifestyles, according to a major report published today. Read more
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Gene clue to infection susceptibility
Belgian researchers have found a new genetic immunodeficiency, explaining why some otherwise healthy children succumb to some kinds of infection. Read more
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Child brain tumour awareness drive
Efforts are under way to speed up the diagnosis of brain tumours in children in the UK. Read more
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Bloodstream infection threat to neonates – Euro-study
Bloodstream infections are the most common healthcare-associated infections among children in Europe, according to a new study. Read more
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Anaemia may protect children against malaria
Anaemia protects children again malaria – and providing iron supplements removes this protective effect, a new American study has revealed. Read more
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Gastric bypass beneficial to severely obese teens
Gastric bypass surgery can help severely obese teenagers maintain their weight loss, although they may need to undergo additional procedures to deal with complications, two studies reported today. Read more
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Sweetener study sparks concern
Senior paediatricians have urged parents not to be deterred by a study claiming that low-sugar drinks offer few benefits for health. Read more